A Green-glazed okimono of a ho-o (phoenix)


By Makuzu Kozan, Meiji (1868-1912) or Taisho (1912-1926) era, early 20th centuryThe mythological bird standing with its head turned right around, lowered towards its wings modelled touching together at the back forming a compact composition, its tail feathers trailing on the ground and curling around at the front, resting on each foot, signed on the base with an impressed square seal Makuzu; with a wood tomobako storage box, inscribed outside the lid Okimono, inside the lid Seijiyu ho-o, Makuzu Kozan saku (Celadon-glazed ho-o bird, made by Makuzu Kozan) with seal Makuzu Kozan. 17.5cm x 15.2cm (6 7/8in x 6in). (2).